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US and EU break impasse to enable tariff talks
Brussels and Washington exchange negotiating documents after weeks of deadlock
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Brussels cracks down on unlicensed tourist rentals to protect local housing
Authorities say the move aims to preserve access to housing for the residents of the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Netherlands Hosts the Worldβs First Museum Focused on Migration
The Felix Museumβs tornado is a metaphor for a journey with unexpected twists and turns. On Friday, the Fenix Museum, a new cultural institution devoted entirely to the theme of migration, officially opened its doors to the public in the Netherlands. RELATED: The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum Housed in a restored historic [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Georgia's Kobakhidze engages with European leaders at Tirana summit, signalling thaw in EU relations
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidzeβs warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Amid Disappearing Federal Funds, Could New York Be a Model for City-Level Health?
New York City has become an example of city-level health and climate programs. NPQ talks to mayors and advocates about how other cities are attempting to replicate New York Cityβs success worldwide.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm Xβs legacy and race in the United States.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Boeing could avoid US justice department prosecution over 737 Max crashes
Attorneys for families of victims of two fatal crashes express outrage over potential DoJ deal with the plane maker
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip
Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:27 Sale of huge quantities of AI chips to Gulf has sparked a rally in semiconductor stocks, but is contentious in Washington US President Donald Trump (L), accompanied by his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gestures as he prepares to board Air Force One in Abu Dhabi...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Madeleine LβEngleβs Books Were Never Meant to Be βSafeβ
The granddaughter of beloved writer Madeleine LβEngle, author of one of the most banned books of the last 60 years, advocates that books should build courage, not keep us βsafe.β
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum
The proposed 5% tax would also violate the U.S.-Mexico Double Taxation Treaty in effect since 1994. On Friday, Finance Secretary Edgar Amador said that the proposal to impose a 5% tax on remittances violates a tax treaty between Mexico and the United States that has been in effect since 1994. RELATED: Remittance Taxes Emerge as [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Thames Water on collision course with government over bonuses
Utility claims new legislation to block bonuses will not capture βretention paymentsβ
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Flatter or confront? How world leaders are dealing with Trump
Four months after Donald Trump returned to the White House, governments are still agonising over how to approach an erratic, unpredictable American president
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nvidia says it is not sending GPU designs to China after reports of new Shanghai operation
Nvidia said it is not sending GPU designs to China following report of new Shanghai center in light of recent U.S. export curbs.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable'
Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable' French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday that he felt the humanitarian crisis inGazawas unacceptable, and added he hoped to discuss the matter soon with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. - Reporting by Reuters
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Human Cost of Cutting Medicaid
Activists are raising the alarm about potential Medicaid cuts outlined in the GOP tax bill. If enacted, it will cause millions to lose their healthcare.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:London council acted βirrationallyβ over approval of summer festivals, High Court rules
Ruling raises questions about programme of events set to start next week in Brockwell Park
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Fact-checking Trump’s claim that prescription drug price drops could happen ‘almost immediately’
Experts said Trumpβs action could potentially lower the cost of prescription drugs, perhaps by the 30 percent to 80 percent scale Trump said, but they cautioned that the orderβs required procedural steps would make it far from an immediate fix.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Federal Reserve to slash staff by 10% over several years
Chair Jay Powell says US central bank is seeking to ensure it is a βresponsible steward of public resourcesβ
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Hadi Matar charged on stage and attacked the novelist, partially blinding him, during an event in New York in 2022.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Crown Estate to buy stake in long-delayed Euston station development
Deal with Australian developer Lendlease is part of joint venture for six projects expected to be worth 22bn
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Lafcadio Hearn: the foreign correspondent as double agent
This is a story of how, a century and a quarter ago in Japan, a remarkable Anglo-Irish-Greek foreign correspondent called Lafcadio Hearn pulled off an unusual feat: He became admired not only by the readers he was writing for in America and Europe, who knew little about Japan, but also by the Japanese themselves, who [β¦] The post Lafcadio Hearn: the foreign correspondent as double agent appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Simion accuses Moldova of manipulating Romanian election as vote goes to wire
Turnout is high in Moldova, a nation with many Romanian voters who did not back ultranationalist Simion in the first round.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Argentine Judge Requests Banking Information on Milei Over $LIBRA Cryptocurrency Scandal
The far-right politician is being investigated for alleged fraud, bribery, and abuse of authority. On Thursday, Federal Judge Maria Servini requested banking information on President Javier Milei and Presidential Secretary Karina Milei as part of the ongoing judicial investigation into the $LIBRA cryptocurrency case. RELATED: Argentine President Summoned to Pretrial Mediation for $LIBRA Crypto Scam [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hamas says Trump envoy promised lifting of Gaza blockade right after release of US-Israeli captive: Report
Hamas says Trump envoy promised lifting of Gaza blockade right after release of US-Israeli captive: Report Drop Site News revealed on Friday that Hamas was promised by US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, that the crippling Israeli blockade of Gaza would be lifted 48 hours after the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander. Hamas released Alexander on Monday in what was...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Carney travelling to Rome with Liberal MPs for Pope's inaugural mass
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Rome for his first official trip to the Vatican where he will attend the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He's expected to meet with world leaders, including members of the G7.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade
Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade A statement issued by the leaders of Spain, Norway, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and Slovenia on Friday is demanding that Israel lift its total blockade of Gaza, which was imposed in early March. "We call on the Israeli government to immediately reverse its current policy and fully lift the blockade on Gaza," the statement read."We will not remain...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Zelenskyy-Putin talks should be 'next step' β Kyiv
Brief talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul with lower-level delegations. This was the first time the two countries held direct negotiations since the first weeks of Russia's invasion. More on DW.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs βbig, beautifulβ tax bill blocked by hardline Republicans
It is rare for bills to fail in such committee votes, which often act as a rubber stamp before legislature moves to the House floor.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chad: Ex-PM Masra arrested over deadly clashes
Succes Masra has been detained over the alleged incitement of protests that have resulted in the deaths of dozens. The former prime minister has been an outspoken opponent of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.
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